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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 12:26 AM
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Any headunit recommendations?

hey guys..im now looking to buy a new headunit for my car...

the thing is..the unit has to be 4 volts or more...with mp3 playback/also possibly dvd playback..also with a motorized function..not just a manual flip faceplate....im looking for either eclipse/alpine/kenwood

At this point in mind i have the:

Kenwood DDX-8017

Alpine CDA-9855

Eclipse 8455

or any other suggestions are welcomed...i am really looking for something where i have total control of the system...in a sense being able to adjust almost every aspect...so please let me know your suggestiosn and thank youf or looking..
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Wait for 2006 Eclipse. Cd7000 probably.
Old Jan 8, 2006 | 10:04 AM
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I agree, at least wait for more current models.

Kenwoods break.

Alpine teh Ghey
Old Jan 8, 2006 | 10:34 AM
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when does the new model come out?.and how much approximately will it go for?
Thanks In Advance.
Old Jan 8, 2006 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by PandaXpress
when does the new model come out?.and how much approximately will it go for?
Thanks In Advance.
THE? IT? Can you specify which?
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Originally Posted by nismos14
Wait for 2006 Eclipse. Cd7000 probably.
sorry..i meant this ^^^^ cd7000...but while im at it..is there any other HU i should be looking into?
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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 02:58 PM
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That first Eclipse you mentioned is one nice HU .
Old Jan 8, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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sorry..i meant this ^^^^ cd7000...but while im at it..is there any other HU i should be looking into?

about mid February, $599 respectively.
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about mid February, $599 respectively.
the price seems fair..1 thing is i just cant stand the new design of it...doesnt look nice IMO....but what is the main difference between the cd7000 and cd8455..besides the color screen and being a newer model?

i mean..IS there any functional difference between the two which indefinitley sets apart the cd7000 from the cd8455?
Old Jan 8, 2006 | 05:38 PM
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the price seems fair..1 thing is i just cant stand the new design of it...doesnt look nice IMO....but what is the main difference between the cd7000 and cd8455..besides the color screen and being a newer model?

i mean..IS there any functional difference between the two which indefinitley sets apart the cd7000 from the cd8455?
3 way active capable front stage, detachable face, OEL display,iPod ready, more ergonomic controls, yea Id say a few difference.

BTW..MSRP of the 7000 is actually lower than the 8455
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Originally Posted by Pearl96Max
3 way active capable front stage, detachable face, OEL display,iPod ready, more ergonomic controls, yea Id say a few difference.

BTW..MSRP of the 7000 is actually lower than the 8455
is the faceplate motorized? thanks
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Originally Posted by Pearl96Max
3 way active capable front stage, detachable face, OEL display,iPod ready, more ergonomic controls, yea Id say a few difference.

BTW..MSRP of the 7000 is actually lower than the 8455

Darn I better stop coming back to this post .
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is the faceplate motorized? thanks
Yes it is......
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Darn I better stop coming back to this post .

Nah, your lovin it.
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Nah, your lovin it.
Actually I am .


Just have to hide my wallet from myself .
Old Jan 8, 2006 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 1996blackmax
Actually I am .


Just have to hide my wallet from myself .
Hide it from YOU, but tell ME where it is.
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Good one . I should have said from both you and me .
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Nah, my idea is better.
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I'm gonna pull the screen and dvd player soon, so the wiring issue as far as putting an eclipse in won't be such a big deal anymore. Around feb or mar I should probably be getting the dls + cd5000.
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What about the CD7000?
Old Jan 8, 2006 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by nismos14
Around feb or mar I should probably be getting the dls + cd5000.

Lemme know how that works out for ya.
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Originally Posted by 1996blackmax
What about the CD7000?

Hes intimidated by the 5V
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lol Well we'll see. Don will be the marketing genius behind my decision. BTW when you gonna know how much you wanna sell the alti for?
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lol Well we'll see. Don will be the marketing genius behind my decision. BTW when you gonna know how much you wanna sell the alti for?

Tell ya what, you do the research, then just make an offer. Its an '03 3.5 with every option. 32K on the odometer. Of course its been well maintained.

IF he buys it then I wont have to remove the cai and alarm/remote start.
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This is what I come up with on KBB http://www.kbb.com/kb/ki.dll/kw.kc.u...cp;sed&4;NI;CA

Edmunds with every option

http://www.edmunds.com/used/2003/nis...tion.1.Nissan*

kbb link doesn't work but came up with 16,600 fully loaded in excellent shape. I'll talk to him and you consider what your looking for out of it and we can go from there sir.
Old Jan 8, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by nismos14
This is what I come up with on KBB http://www.kbb.com/kb/ki.dll/kw.kc.u...cp;sed&4;NI;CA

Edmunds with every option

http://www.edmunds.com/used/2003/nis...tion.1.Nissan*

kbb link doesn't work but came up with 16,600 fully loaded in excellent shape. I'll talk to him and you consider what your looking for out of it and we can go from there sir.

I like Edmunds better.

2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5M)
Trade-In Private Party Dealer Retail

$16,926 $18,348 $21,142
Old Jan 8, 2006 | 09:51 PM
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Or he could always just give us XX and just take over the payments....
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how much are the payments and for how long, and how much xx? lol
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Ooooh I forgot to add teh options.
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